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Discontent in party not sufficient for governor to call for floor test: SC

A political crisis had erupted in Maharashtra after an open revolt in the Shiv Sena by the Shinde faction

Centre to cut imports of non-essential items to raise domestic production

The government is undertaking an exercise to cut imports of non-essential goods with a view to enhancing domestic production of those items, an official said on Wednesday

Union minister Pratima Bhoumik quits as MLA from Dhanpur seat in Tripura

Newly elected MLAs are scheduled to take oath as members of Assembly on Thursday and Friday, while the first House session is set to commence on March 24

NHAI starts using steel slag in road construction on trial basis

The statement noted that the use of such material in road construction will make construction more economical and promote the circular economy and resource efficiency

Parliament panel raises concern over budgetary allocation of PMKSY, DILRMP

A parliamentary panel has raised concerns over the marginal budgetary increase in one of the key components of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

ISRO set to launch 36 low earth orbit satellites for OneWeb on March 26

The private satellite communications company has India's Bharti Enterprises as a major investor and shareholder

Banks from 18 nations open 30 special vostro accounts for trade in rupee

Another Russian bank Gazprom, which does not have its unit in India, has also opened this account with Kolkata-based UCO Bank

Parliamentary panel raises concerns over budget cuts for MGNREGA scheme

The ministry, in its response, stated that the scheme is demand-driven and whenever needed, the allocation has been increased

Mindpsace REIT raises Rs 550 cr through green bonds to refinance loans

The proceeds will be used towards refinancing loans availed by one of the asset SPVs (special purpose vehicle) to fund the eligible green projects

Global Surface's IPO subscribed over 12 times on final day of offer

Global Surfaces is into processing of natural stones and manufacturing engineered quartz

JSW Energy board approves allotment of 25,000 NCDs to raise Rs 250 cr

The Board of Directors on October 28, 2022, approved the NCD issue for the raising of funds up to Rs 2,500 crore by way of the private placement

'Pee' gate: DGCA to place on record details where offender can appeal ban

Noting the submission of DGCA, Justice Prathiba M Singh listed the matter for further hearing on March 23

HC directs slum dwellers on Yamuna floodplains to vacate in three days

Advocate Prabhsahay Kaur, appearing for the DDA, submitted that the residents had come back to the same place twice after the removal of encroachments

Mizoram exports bird's eye chilli to US for first time to expand the market

Flagging off the consignment, Lalrinsanga congratulated the Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) for successful completion of the project

RailYatri penalised for data leak, app restored after security measures

The government penalised the RailYatri app custodian company for a data leak and the app was restored after taking necessary security measures, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

SC starts hearing on 2017 verdict on guidelines for sr advocate designation

Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara told the bench that Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud had on Tuesday said the petition will be listed for March 20

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, Mozambique

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives due to Cyclone Freddy in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar, and said India stands with them in this tough time

Nuclear power sector saves 41 mn tonnes of carbon emissions annually: Govt

India's nuclear power sector is saving 41 mn tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, compared to emissions by coal-based thermal power plants, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha

CUET's merger with JEE, NEET to be announced 2 yrs in advance: UGC chief

The UGC had in March last year announced that undergraduate admissions will be conducted in all central universities through a common entrance test and not on the basis of class 12 marks

Adani Transmission Ltd certified as single-use plastic-free company

The company has been certified for its successful voluntary implementation of single-use plastic-free measures within its 37 operational locations spread across 10 states of the country